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FEBRUARY 2018 RELEASE: Air-Commander's New F-4E Phantom, Paper Tiger, 67-0268, 35th TFS, 388th TFW, USAF, 1972 1/72 Die Cast Model, Limited Edition Worldwide!! Introduced in late 1960 with the U.S. Navy, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II has been an incredibly versatile and effective aircraft for numerous national militaries around the world. The multipurpose fighter saw extensive combat duty during the Vietnam War, including serving as Major Gary L. Retterbush, the pilot of Finch 3, an F-4E Phantom II. Finch flight was a flight of four Phantoms led by Lt. Col. Lyle Beckers, the squadron commander of the 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron. The 35th TFS was permanently based at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, but was on temporary duty (TDY) at Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, to assist in Operation Linebacker I. On September 12, 1972, Major Retterbush and Lt Daniel Autrey took down a MiG-21 using the M61A1 20mm automatic gun. Both were awarded the Silver Star for their kill.

SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE: “A Bit O’ Lace” The latest from Air Force 1 Model Company! This 1/72 scale, die cast replica beautifully resembles “A Bit O’ Lace,” a B-17G Flying Fortress with the 447th Bomb Group that flew lead on many raids deep into Nazi-occupied territory during World War II. A real stunner, she wears sultry pin-up nose art based on artist Milt Caniff’s “Miss Lace” comic strip personality, and features a well-equipped cockpit with glazed windows, detailed gunner stations, and intricate landing gear. Mounted on the metal display stand, she becomes the crowning piece in any collection. “A Bit O’ Lace” is in limited supply.

OCTOBER 2018 RELEASE: B-24® Liberator® ( Male Call ) 453rd BG, US Eighth Air Force, 1944 - Jimmy Stewart, 1:72nd. Scale, Limited To 1500 Worldwide. Often unfairly overshadowed by both the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and later B-29 Superfortress, the distinctive Consolidated B-24 Liberator was the third of America’s heavy bombers used during WWII and has the distinction of being the most heavily produced four-engined bomber in aviation history. Serving in every theatre of operation during the Second World War, the Liberator formed the backbone of the Allied daylight bombing offensive against Germany and with its shoulder mounted, highly efficient wing, deep fuselage and H-shaped tail unit, the Liberator’s impressive range also helped to close the ‘Atlantic gap’ in the vital sea battle against German U-boats, which threatened Britain’s critical supply lines. Like so many other of the 18,500 B-24s produced during WWII, Liberator 42-52154 ‘Male Call’ was an extremely hard working machine, surviving the war having completed an impressive 95 bombing missions – she is thought to have been the only survivor of the original 61 aircraft assigned to the 453rd Bombardment Group, which arrived at RAF Old Buckenham airfield on 21st January 1944. The aircraft was one of the Liberators flown by celebrated Hollywood actor James ‘Jimmy’ Stewart during his time as Group Operations Officer with the 453rd Bombardment Group at the Norfolk airfield.

SEPTEMBER 2018 RELEASES: Consolidated B-24D Liberator #42-40563 "" Wongo Wongo "", USAAF 376th BG, 512rd BS, Ploesti, Romania, Operation Tidal Wave August 1943. On August 1, 1943, the Allies launched Operation Tidal Wave – a strategic bombing mission over Nazi-occupied territory. A total of 176 B-24 Liberators set out to attack oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania, with an impressive 167 (or 94%) of them hitting their target! Unfortunately, however, 54 of these aircraft were lost over Ploesti, and another three at sea. One devastating loss included a B-24D nicknamed “Wongo Wongo,” which lost control and crashed into the Mediterranean on its way to the oil refineries, killing all 10 crewmen – brave members of the 512th Bomber Squadron. In recognition of the airmen’s valiant efforts, a number of decorations were awarded including five Medals of Honor and a Presidential Unit Citation to all five USAAF bomb groups involved: 44th, 93rd, and 389th from the 8th Air Force; and 98th and 376th from the 9th Air Force. This die cast collectible includes some of the industry’s most premium features such as authentic markings, realistic weaponry (where applicable), a glazed canopy, a well-appointed interior, and an all-metal display stand.

NA B-25 Mitchell - Tokyo Raid Doolittle Raiders Ruptured Duck One of the sixteen North American B-25 Mitchell medium bombers that took part in the famous Doolittle Raid of 1942, 'The Ruptured Duck,' along with Doolittle's own aircraft is one of the best known of the aircraft that took part. Conceived as a way to boost the morale of a nation still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbour, the Doolittle Raid consisted of the USAAF flying a number of B-25 Medium bombers off an aircraft carrier close to Japan, bombing Tokyo and then flying on to land in China. While material damage would be slight, the effect on morale back in America, and detrimentally in Japan, would be huge.'The Ruptured Duck' got its name from scraping its rear fuselage on the runway during training. After bombing Tokyo the aircraft flew on to China where it crashed into the sea near Shangchow. All of the crew survived, though the pilot Lt. Ted Lawson lost a leg in the ditching.

APRIL 2017 RELEASE: North American B-25B Mitchell, 40-2249, ""Hari Kari-er"", Doolittle Raid, 1942 1:72, Limited Edition Of 1556 Units WorldWide. As the USS Hornet task force approached the Japanese coast, they were spotted by an enemy ship and decided to launch their aircraft early. Just after 8am on 18th April 1942, sixteen B-25 bombers lifted off the relatively short deck of USS Hornet and set course for Japan – this would be the first time that any of these airmen had taken off from the deck of an aircraft carrier at sea. Flying at extremely low level, the raiders had a six-hour flight ahead of them before reaching their targets, almost certain that they would be intercepted by enemy fighters. If they managed to complete their mission, they would then fly on to China, but it would be very much a case of every man for himself.

Qantas™ L-1049G Super Constellation™. This Qantas L-1049G includes a metal collectors tin to celebrate the history of the Super Constellation! Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and North

Holiday Special Connie L-1049G Super Constellation™ with Collectors Tin. This L-1049G with registration # VH-EAG was originally issued to Qantas in 1954. After years of superb performance and numerous inaugural flights it was sold to Boeing in 1963 and eventuall

""Columbine"" VC-121 Connies, 1:400 Scale. Dwight Eisenhower used this aircraft, designated a VC-121 and named “Columbine”, from 1950 to 1952 when he was commander in chief of the allied forces in Europe. He would later make the Constellation VC 12

DECEMBER 2018 RELEASE: Douglas SBD-3 ""Dauntless"" BuNo 3315, Black 16 of Scouting 71,VS-71 USS Wasp (CV-7), August 1942 1/32 Die Cast Model. NOTE DISPLAY STAND WILL NOT BE INCLUDED BUT CAN BE PURCHASED BUT VERY LIMITED QTYS ARE LEFT.

Holiday Special 1ST QUARTER 2014: (Jason II,) G-AAZV, Aviatrix Amy Johnson, de Havilland DH.80A Puss Moth 1/72 Die Cast Model. An exciting new entry in Oxford Diecast’s popular (History of Flight) collection, this model resembles (Jason II,) the de Havilland DH.80A Puss Moth flown by famous aviatrix Amy Johnson and her co-pilot during their July 1931 record-making flight from London to Moscow (1,760 miles in an impressive 21 hours) and on to Tokyo. Celebrating that spectacular moment in aviatrix history, this die cast model is an amazing addition to any collector’s shelf. In July 1931, Johnson and her co-pilot Jack Humphreys, became the first pilots to fly from London to Moscow in one day, completing the 1,760 miles (2,830 km) journey in approximately 21 hours. From there, they continued across Siberia and on to Tokyo, setting a record time for flying from Britain to Japan. The flight was completed in a de Havilland Puss Moth.

NOVEMBER 2018 RELEASE: Dornier Do17Z-10 Kauz R4+AK, I/NJG.2, Erich Jung, Gilze-Rijen airfield, Holland, October 1940, 1:72nd Scale. As the most heavily produced version of the Luftwaffe’s distinctive ‘Flying Pencil’, the Dornier Do17Z would see plenty of action during WWII, including several roles for which the aircraft was not initially intended. Almost obsolete by the time of the Battle of Britain, this ungainly looking bomber was also rather surprisingly pressed into service as a heavy night fighter, as the Luftwaffe tried to establish an effective force to repel the growing number of RAF raids targeting German cities. Contesting a deadly game of nocturnal cat and mouse, the aircraft of l/NJG.2 represented a specialist unit mounting long range night intruder missions over Britain, aiming to disrupt Bomber Command operations a little closer to their home bases, attacking bombers returning from their latest raid as they prepared to land. This sinister looking Do17Z-10 Kauz (Screech Owl) had been modified specifically for the task and was equipped with a nose mounted infra-red searchlight and detection system, along with a devastating array of weaponry designed to make short work of any British bomber it detected. Operating from the captured Dutch airfield at Gilze-Rijen, R4+AK was the mount of future night fighter ace Erich Jung, who ended the war with 28 nocturnal victories.

DUE SEPTEMBER 2015: Northrop, E-2C Hawkeye VAW-123 ""Screwtops"", USS Enterprise, Atlantic Ocean, Oct 2005. The Northrop E-2 Hawkeye is an all-weather airborne early warning aircraft (AEW). The E-2 was a twin-turboprop developed in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s for the USN. The E-2 is a carrier-capable aircraft and has received major upgrades in their electronics for the E-2B and E-2C with the E-2C also receiving improved turbo-prop engines. The E-2 has been in production since the 1960’s making it the longest production run of any carrier based aircraft. The E-2C variant became operational in 1973. VAW-123 can its beginning to 1945 with the commissioning of VC-12 known as Composite Squadron Twelve. In 1956 VC-12 was re-designated VAW-12 and eventually VAW-123 “Screwtops”. VAW-123 is a Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron based out Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia and is an operational fleet squadron equipped with the Northrop E-2C Hawkeye. The E-2C provides radar, radio and satellite communications for the unit it is assigned to operate with. While onboard USS Enterprise the unit provided support for special operation forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE LOWER 48 STATES, OUR CHOICE OF SHIPPING CARRIER.

OCTOBER 2018 RELEASE: English Electric Lightning F.6 XS927/N, RAF No.74 Squadron ‘The Tigers’ k, 1:48th. Scale. When the English Electric Lightning entered RAF service with No.74 Squadron at Coltishall in June 1960, Britain had its first true supersonic interceptor and one of the most potent fighting aeroplanes the world had ever seen. Charged with protecting Britain from aerial attack, everything about a Lightning mission involved speed, with pilots using the blistering climb performance of the aircraft to mount a ‘Supersonic dash’ to the target, returning to base, refuelling and rearming before repeating the process if the situation dictated. The ultimate incarnation of the country’s first and only all British supersonic fighter aircraft was the F.6 variant, which addressed many of the issues associated with earlier Lightnings, whilst retaining the stellar performance of this magnificent aircraft. Lightning F.6 XS927 made its maiden flight from the English Electric factory on 15th February 1967, in the hands of celebrated test pilot Roland Beamont, before joining No.74 Squadron at Coltishall in early April the same year – this was the last F.6 to join the Squadron before they moved to RAF Tengah in Singapore. Wearing the iconic colours of this famous squadron, it is no wonder the Lightning served to inspire a great many people to join the Royal Air Force and for many, is still an enduring symbol of when the British aviation industry was at the peak of its manufacturing prowess. As one of the most famous squadrons of the Royal Air Force, No.74 ‘Tiger’ Squadron can trace its history back to 1st July 1917 and has been associated with such classic fighting aircraft as the SE5a, Hawker Hurricane and Gloster Meteor since that date. For many enthusiasts though, its most poignant association has been with the mighty English Electric Lightning, an aviation icon of the Cold War Period and one of the most significant achievements of the British aviation industry. As the Squadron selected to welcome the Lightning into frontline service in the summer of 1960, the ‘Tigers’ went on to operate the F.3 variant, T.4 and T.5 trainers, along with the ultimate F.6 fighter version of the Lightning. Indeed, No.74 Squadron was again to be the first unit equipped with the definitive F.6 version of the aircraft, which was capable of being fitted with over-wing tanks to extend the operating range of this potent fighter and resulted in the Squadron being assigned to the RAF Far East Air Force, based at Tengah in Singapore. In June 1967, the Lightnings of No.74 Squadron began leaving Leuchars for their ferry flight to the Far East, with their arrival at RAF Tengah several days later relying on the support of no fewer than seventeen Victor tankers, which provided the aircraft with an essential air to air refuelling platform during their flight. After enforcing the effective air defence of the region for just over four years, the Lightnings of No.74 Squadron were flown to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, where they were handed over to the care of No.56 Squadron, prior to 74 Squadron being disbanded and bringing their proud association with Britain’s only indigenous supersonic fighter to an end.

LATE JULY 2018 RELEASE: Lockheed Martin F-117A 88-0842 was C/N A.4067 and the 58th F-117 to be manufactured. The aircraft’s maiden flight took place on March 13, 1990 and was accepted on March 28, 1990. In December 1990 F-117A “It’s Hammertime” arrived in Saudi Arabia with the 416th TFS where it completed 33 missions. Later assigned to the 49th FW (The Fighting Forty Niners) /8th FS ( Black Sheep ) it completed 23 missions during Operation Allied Force and 9 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. On January 29, 2008 “It’s Hammertime” was retired., 1/72 Die Cast Model.

Holiday Special Wings of Heroes (Santa Cat), Grumman F-14B VF-103 Jolly Rogers, AA201 from the USS George Washington. (Launch Configuration). This means wings are fixed in the full-forward position, leading and trailing edge flaps permanently deployed and the nose-gear compressed with launch bar extended. 1/72 Die Cast Model. US Navy Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) was activated in 1952. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-103 began life as an F4U Corsair squadron and after progressing through the F9F Cougar, F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II, it was among the last fighter squadrons to transition to the F-14A Tomcat. In 1989, they upgraded to a more powerful breed of Tomcat, the F-14B. When VF-84 was disestablished in 1995, VF-103 abandoned its (Sluggers) nickname and adopted the famous (Jolly Rogers) name and insignia for itself. After several deployments to the Persian Gulf, VF-103 deployed with the F-14B for the final time in 2004 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy before transitioning to the F/A-18F Super Hornets it operates today. While deployed aboard the USS George Washington in December of 2000, F-14B BuNo 161435 wore this festive Jolly Rogers insignia and earned the nickname (Santa Cat). LIMITED TO 1200 WORLDWIDE SO PRE-ORDER NOW!! FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE LOWER 48 STATES, OUR CHOICE OF CARRIER.

Holiday Special Wings of Heroes Grumman F-14D Tomcat Diecast Model USN VF-213 Blacklions, AJ213, USS Theodore Roosevelt, Last F-14 Cruise 2006. US Navy Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) Blacklions was established on June 22nd, 1955 at Moffet Field, California, flying the F2H Banshee. The squadron transitioned to the F4D Skyray and F3H Demon before relocating to NAS Miramar. They upgraded to the F-4B Phantom II in 1964 and continued to operate this type until they switched to the F-14A Tomcat in September 1976. They flew the F-14A for more than twenty years before upgrading to the F-14D Super Tomcat in 1997 as they relocated, once more, this time to NAS Oceana. The squadron made its final cruise with the Tomcat aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in 2005-2006. After nearly 30 years with the Tomcat, VF-213 was re-designated VFA-213 in 2006 and transitioned to the F/A-18F Super Hornet.

April 2016 RELEASE: Grumman F-14A Tomcat USN VF-114 Aardvarks, NH105, USS Kitty Hawk, 1978, Wings of Heroes Series US Navy Bombing/Fighter Squadron 19 (VBF-19) was established on January 20th, 1945 flying the F6F Hellcat. The squadron transitioned to the F4U Corsair before and was redsesignated more than once before ultimately becoming Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) ""Executioners"" in February 1950. The squadron saw action during the Korean War and traded it's Corsairs for the F9F Panther upon return to the US. After flying the F2H Banhsee and F3H Demon, VF-114 upgraded to the F-4 Phantom II in 1961 and adopted the new name of ""Aardvarks"". The Aardvarks flew the Phantom for 14 years before switching to the F-14 Tomcat in December 1975. Finally, after participating in Operation Desert Storm, VF-114 was disestablished in 1993 along with several other active F-14 squadrons.

Holiday Special Celebrating Century Wings 10 Year Anniversary With This Grumman F-14A Tomcat USN VF-84 Jolly Rogers, AJ200, USS Nimitz, 1978, Landing Configuration, Limited To 1500 Worldwide US Navy Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) was established on July 1st, 1955. Three US Navy squadrons have used the name and insignia of the Jolly Roger: VF-61 (originally VF-17), VF-84, and VFA-103. While these are distinctly different squadrons that have no lineal linkage, they all share the same Jolly Rogers name, the skull and crossbones insignia and traditions. VF-84 adopted the name in 1960 while operating the FJ-3 Fury. The squadron transitioned through the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before upgrading to the F-14A Tomcat in 1976. VF-84 deployed several times aboard the USS Nimitz and USS Theodore Roosevelt before being disestablished on October 1st, 1995, and handing over the Jolly Rogers title to VF-103. Limited Stock available.

JULY 2017 RELEASE: Lockheed F-16A Block 20 ROCAF, 21st FS (Gamblers) (20th Anniversary Scheme), 2016, 1/72 Die Cast Model. As part of the 56th Operations Group presently based at Luke AFB the 21st Fighter Squadron (FS) “Gamblers” is tasked with training ROCAF pilots to fly the F-16 as well as developing ROCAF instructors. There are fourteen F-16A/Bs located at Luke AFB and officially belong to Taiwan but wear USAF markings and 21st tail flashing “Gamblers”. This training agreement began in 1996 so in 2016 F-16A 93-0721 was given a “20th Anniversary” paint scheme with the port side of the tail wearing black while the starboard side wears red.

JANUARY 2019 RELEASE: McDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet, VX-9 ( Vampires ), 2018. Residing one hundred and fifty miles North East of L.A. and nestled in the western most part of the Mojave Desert just outside of Ridgecrest, California is the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake (NAWS). China Lake’s VX-9 ( Vampires ) are charged with the testing and evaluation of weapons and their related systems in direct support of the United States Naval Aviation Fleet. The skilled Sailors and Marines of VX-9 are known for their ability to adapt to the dynamic testing environment that the aviation field provides., 1/72 Die Cast Model.

APRIL 2014 RELEASE: SIGNATURE EDITION: McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II No. 67-550, Major Dan Cherry F-4D, 13th TFS, 432nd TRW, 16 April, 1972. PILOT'S SIGNATURE ON PLATE ATTACHED TO STAND VERY LOW PRODUCTION This is the F-4 that downed the MiG-21 HA0181A and HA0181B By Hobby Master. NOTE: Major Dan Cherry and Lt. Hong My’s story is well documented and very fascinating. If you would like to learn more about these two amazing individuals, please visit www.myenemymyfriend.com

APRIL 2014 RELEASE: REGULAR EDITION: McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II No. 67-550, Major Dan Cherry F-4D, 13th TFS, 432nd TRW, 16 April, 1972. This is the F-4 that downed the MiG-21 HA0181A and HA0181B By Hobby Master. NOTE: Major Dan Cherry and Lt. Hong My’s story is well documented and very fascinating. If you would like to learn more about these two amazing individuals, please visit www.myenemymyfriend.com

NOVENBER 2014 RELEASE: REGULAR NON-SIGNED EDITION. McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom II AF 80-573, 14th TRS Udorn, Jan 1972. In 2009, John Stiles and Nguyen Hong MY meet in Washington DC for the first time. Dan Cherry arranged to introduce Nguyen Hong My to the man who he shot down during the Vietnam War in 1972. Since 1972, RF-4 “Recce” Weapons Systems Officer John Stiles had always believed that he and his Pilot Bob Mock had been shot down by ground fire, not enemy aircraft. Lieutenant Colonel USAF John Stiles (retired) retired after a 24 years from active duty with 4,500 hours of flight time in the RF-4C, F-4D and E, as well as the OA-37. Despite a stellar Air Force career, was never able to completely get over his near death experience of being shot down over Laos on January 19, 1972. Nightmares of the ejection and eight hours of desperately evading the encircling enemy forces had always clouded his sleep since then. The memories of the violent explosion and ejection at tree top level were never far from his thoughts. The words “Eject! Eject! Eject!” that Bob Mocked screamed over the intercom were seared in to his psyche. For 37 years he had believed that he was shot down by enemy ground fire. He thought he had seen it with his own eyes. When Dan Cherry contacted him in 2008 and asked him to consider a different possibility, he was skeptical at first. Dan suggested that it might not have been the ground fire that nearly killed him, but that he and pilot Bob Mock had been shot down by 2 Atoll air-to-air missiles from a MiG-21 fighter jet. A jet piloted by Lt. Nguyen Hong My. It was not until after John Stiles met the former VPAF pilot in Washington DC on April 26, 2009 that a different reality of that war time experience would emerge. In the lobby of the Capital Holiday Inn, the reunion was an emotional one. According to John Stiles, Hong My had to answer 3 questions that only Hong My would know before he might start to believe this unbelievable story. At dinner that night, in the quiet corner of a Georgetown restaurant Hong My answered the questions. At that moment John and Hong My began to realize how their lives were going to change. Soon after, John’s nightmares would become a thing of the past.

JUNE 2018 RELEASE: Fokker DR.1 Dreidecker 425/17, Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen, Jasta 11, JG.1, Cappy Aerodrome, France, 21st April, 1918. Manfred von Richthofen is regarded as one of the most skilled pilots of WWI and developed his formidable reputation in the iconic red Fokker Dr.1. Just added to the 2018 Corgi Range - this Special Edition model commemorates 100 years since the death of this ace fighter pilot., 1:48th. Scale.

NOVEMBER 2018 RELEASE: Fokker D.VII (OAW) 4649/18 ‘Seven Swabians’ Wilhelm Scheutzel, Jasta 65, September 1918, 1:48th. Scale. Although the air war had turned inexorably in favour of the Allies by the late summer of 1918, the Luftstreitkrafte were still able to introduce an aircraft which is generally considered to be the finest fighter of the Great War, the Fokker D.VII. German pilots had a saying that this new fighter could make a mediocre pilot good and a good pilot into an ace, but unfortunately this was to prove a case of too little, too late. Fokker D.VII 4649/18 has to be considered one of the most flamboyantly decorated fighters of the Great War – adorning both sides of the aircraft’s fuselage, an elaborate scene featuring the ‘Seven Swabians’ from a famous Brothers Grimm German Fairy Tale must have made for an unusual sight. Brandishing an oversized spear which required all seven of the Swabians to carry, the story tells the farcical tale of this hapless group and their futile attempts to achieve greatness through performing great deeds. Showing an incredible level of artistic talent, the artwork was slightly different on both sides of the aircraft, however, despite all this decorative effort, this particular fighter was to achieve no more than two aerial victories during its short service career.

Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, V6799 / SD-X Pilot Officer K.W Mackenzie, RAF No.501 Squadron, 100 Years of the RAF. It is difficult to imagine how the young men of Fighter Command managed to cope with the rigors of aerial combat during the Battle of Britain. Facing overwhelming odds and with the fate of the nation squarely in their hands, they were forced to fight for their lives on almost a daily basis and for Britain to survive, they would have to shoot down enemy aircraft at a rate of almost 4 to 1. Their bravery and determination is now the stuff of legend and the many stories of heroism and almost unbelievable devotion to duty they displayed, continue to inspire many people to this day. One such incident occurred on 7th October 1940, when Pilot Officer Ken Mackenzie was chasing a damaged Messerschmitt Bf 109 over the south coast. Having used up all his ammunition, he was determined not to let the Luftwaffe fighter limp back to France, only to threaten his RAF comrades another day. Manoeuvring his Hurricane close to the low flying 109, he used his wing tip to sever the port stabilizer of the Messerschmitt, sending it spinning into the sea and taking the outer section of his own wing with it. He was then set upon by two more 109s and sustaining damage to his Hurricane, just managed to avoid cliffs near Folkestone and belly land his fighter in the first field he saw. The 24 year old Mackenzie quickly returned to action and claimed at least seven enemy aircraft destroyed during the Battle of Britain, 1:72 Scale.

JUNE 2017 RELEASE: Focke-Wulf Ta 283 1/72 Resin Display Model. Very little substantial documentation exists on the FW-Ta 283, and modern-day speculation of its purpose and design originates from a single pen and ink drawing. In desperate need of an answer to the relentless Allied bombing of German cities during 1945, the Ta 283 was to be a fighter-interceptor aircraft used to meet these invading attackers head-on. This stunning model features sharply sleek design and realistic twin ramjet engines. 6¾ long. Luft-X, a ground-breaking new series featuring the stunning concept aircraft from preeminent World War II German engineers. Three brand new, never-before-seen models, sure to be a highlight in any showcase! These finely-detailed limited edition 1/72 scale, resin replicas feature some of the most experimental and unique designs conjured up by Hitler’s top men, and include finely textured surfaces, a glazed canopy, authentic era markings, a collector’s card, and a display stand. These newly-tooled models have limited supply; be sure to place your order today!

BABY DUCK P-51 MUSTANG BY SPEC-CAST. USAAF 8th. A.F. P-51D Mustang Painted In The Markings Of Capt. Herbert G. Kolb's P-51D Baby Duck. Captain Kolb Was A West Point Graduate Who Was Credited With 14.5 Ground Kills While Serving In The U.S. Army 8th Air Force, 353rd Fighter Group, 350th Fighter Squadron, Based At Raydon, England In 1944-45. Five Of These Kills Were Attained While Flying The Original Baby Duck Aircraft, Which Was Lost In Action Later In World War II.

Holiday Special SEPTEMBER 2014 RELEASE: REGULAR EDITION (BLUE DRESS NOSE ART). Lady in the Dark,' Major Lee Kendall, 548th NFS, 1945, P-61B Black Widow. Resembling the P-61B Black Widow that scored the last aerial victory of World War II, this 1/72 scale, die cast model is simply incredible! Air Force 1 Model Company, a leading manufacturer of detailed military, aviation, and other die cast collectibles, this P-61B wears the authentic markings of “Lady in the Dark,” which, piloted by Major Lee Kendall of the 548th Night Fighter Squadron in the Pacific Theater on August 14, 1945, was officially credited with the last Allied victory of the war. Best of all, she is available in two versions. The standard edition features “Lady in the Dark’s” pin-up nose art wearing a blue gossamer blouse – as shown on archival photographs. The real treat for collectors, however, is the limited edition Signature Series model, which includes the autographed nameplate of Maj. Kendall along with nose art of “Lady” clad in a white gossamer blouse described by Maj. Kendall as the original color. Arriving ready to display on the included durable metal stand, it has an 11"" wingspan.

The early history of the 'Fightin 21st' Squadron, from which the 486th FS originated, is long in the sense of time, and yet rather sketchy. In WWI, there was a 21st Squadron, but it is believed to have been an observation unit, which was the primary role of fighters in WWI. After that war it was demobilized and not heard of again until it was reactivated just prior to WWII and assigned to duty in the Phillipines. At the outset of WWII, all of its equipment was destroyed by the Japs at Clark Field in the Phillipines, and all but a few of the personnel were either killed or captured. Those who did survive the initial attacks by the Japs later fought as infantrymen on Bataan. In October, 1942, the Squadron was reformed at Bradley Field, Conn., as a part of the newly activated 352nd FG . On Christmas Day, 1942, 23 pilots were assigned from the 326th FG. Note: All of the enlisted men and officers who were in the unit when it was reformed as the 486th FS continued to wear the Indian head patch throughout WWII.

MacRoberts Reply, Short Stirling Mk.I N6086/LS-F, 15 Sqn., Wyton, October 1941. LIMITED TO 2000 WORLDWIDE, But Only About 300 Were Shipped To The US Market. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE LOWER 48 STATES, OUR CHOICE OF SHIPPING CARRIER. VERY LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE!!

Short Sunderland MkIII, EJ134, 461 Squadron RAAF, 1943, 1:72nd. Scale. Built at Short Brothers in Kent, Sunderland EJ134 joined No.461 Squadron RAAF on 31st December 1942 at Hamworthy Junction in Dorset. On 2nd June 1943, with its famous call sign “N for Nuts” and piloted by Flight Lt. Colin Walker, it set out over the Bay of Biscay conducting a routine anti-submarine patrol. The crew had been ordered to look out for survivors of a KLM civil airliner when they came under fire by no fewer than eight Junkers JU 88s of the Luftwaffe’s 13/KG40 in what was to be the first of at least twenty separate attacks that would last forty-five minutes. The aircraft was severely damaged from the attacks, but it had a trick up its sleeve in its two 50. caliber machine guns and shot down at least three of the enemy aircraft before the crew navigated the dying plane back to Britain where they ditched just off the beach of Praa Sands. Note: Very Few Remain Available For Ordering So Order Now If You Have Not Already Ordered Your.

Sopwith Camel F1, B6372, Capt. M. B. Frew, 45 Squadron RFC. The Sopwith Camel is one of the most famous fighter planes of the First World War. An agile and powerful biplane it found fame in the hands of many famous Allied aces such as Major William Barker as well as the pilot of this Camel, Capt. M. B. Frew. Based in Italy by early 1918, 45 squadron was tasked mainly with ground attack and offensive patrols against the Axis forces in the theatre. From his total tally of 23 aerial victories, 12 were claimed in this very machine along with a further 5 claimed by fellow squadron mates C. N. Jones and J. Cottle, making this a highly successful example of the Sopwith biplane. Only 1 Available!!!

DECEMBER 2018 RELEASE: Sopwith F.1 Camel B6401 No.3 Squadron RNAS, Northern France, 1918, 1:48th. Scale. Canadian ace Lloyd Samuel Breadner can surely claim to have flown one of the most distinctive Sopwith Camels on the Western Front. Featuring two large circles on the top wing, his aircraft also included King of Diamonds playing cards on the top of the lower wings, the badge of the Canadian Expeditionary Force carried behind the cockpit and a striking red and white ‘rising sun’ on the tail and elevators - there can be no doubting that Flight Lieutenant Breadner wanted his German opponents to see him coming. Joining No.3 Squadron RNAS in 1917, Breadner initially flew the Sopwith Pup scout, in which he managed to score seven aerial victories, one of which was a mighty German Gotha bomber on 23rd April 1917, the first time a British fighter had brought down one of these behemoth’s over the Western Front. When his unit converted to the new Sopwith Camel, he went on to score a further three victories during September 1917, all of which were against Luftstreitkrafte Albatros D.V fighters. Surviving the war, Breadner became Air Officer Commanding-in Chief RCAF Overseas during WWII and on his retirement, was promoted to Air Chief Marshal – the first Canadian to hold this rank.

APRIL 2018 RELEASE: Space Shuttle Orbiter Series, ( Atlantis ), New Series. The U.S. Space Shuttle program started with the awarding of the contract to Rockwell International's Space Transportation Systems Division. There were 6 shuttles built, Enterprise OV-101 (Orbital Vehicle) for testing, Columbia OV-102, Challenger OV-099, Discovery OV-103, Atlantis OV-104 and Endeavour OV-105. The first of 135 Space Shuttle missions took place April 12, 1981 and lasted 2 days 6 hours when STS-1 (Space Transportation System) was launched using Space Shuttle Columbia. Of the 135 mission launches there were 2 tragedies when Columbia and Challenger plus their crews were lost. Space Shuttle “Atlantis”, named after the research sailing ship RV Atlantis, made its maiden voyage as STS-21 launching on October 3, 1985 with the mission lasting 4 days and 1 hour. Atlantis would make 32 more launches and was selected to make the STS-135 and last Space Shuttle launch on July 8, 2011. Over the length of “Atlantis’ ” career it spent 306 days 14 hours in space, made 4,848 orbits of the earth and traveled 125,935,769 miles. It deployed 14 satellites, made 19 dockings and carried 156 passengers during its 33 missions. 1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic. All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake. With space lab interior Bay doors can open Robotic arm can be posed Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) Canadarm Landing gear can be removed or added. Model comes with a display stand. A brief history of the model.

Supermarine Spitfire MkI - Duxford. P9374 was the 557th Spitfire built. Delivered to 92 Squadron on the 6th March 1940, the aircraft quickly found itself, along with the squadron, moved down to Croydon just south of London to cover the Allied evacuation of Dunkirk. It was on one such mission on 24th May 1940 that P9374 was lost. P/O Peter Cazenove was flying the aircraft when it was attacked by future ace Werner Hoffman flying a Bf110. Cazenove made a wheels up landing on a Calais beach and was quickly captured. The wreck lay on the beach covered by the sand until exposed due to a storm in September 1980. The aircraft looked more or less complete, with the engine and fuselage visible. The wreck was recovered towards the end of that year. The parts were passed around a number of collectors before ending up with the Aircraft Restoration Company at Duxford who finished the restoration, enabling it to take to the air for the first time since the 24th May 1940 on the 1st September 2011. Sadly Peter Cazenove, also a veteran of the 'Great Escape', passed away just days before he could be informed of the successful return to flight of his beloved Spitfire.

Spitfire MkI, LO-Q, L1004 Squadron Leader A Johnstone, 602 Squadron, DFC Tangmere, August 1940. Note: Very Few Remain Available For Ordering So Order Now If You Have Not Already Ordered Your. Orders Will Begin Shipping The Week Of November 9th..

JUNE 2016 RELEASE: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I R6800/LZ-N, Sqn. Ldr. Rupert ‘Lucky’ Leigh, RAF No.66 Squadron, Gravesend, September 1940. For young British pilots in the late 1940s, the most exciting and enigmatic aircraft that they could possibly hope to fly was the new Supermarine Spitfire. The absolute pinnacle of aviation technology at that time, the Spitfire was a thoroughbred in every sense of the word and simply a beautiful aeroplane to look at. Just a few short months after the Spitfire entered RAF service, it would be called upon to fight for the very survival of Britain and the free world, as swarms of Luftwaffe aircraft launched massed attacks against RAF airfields and strategic targets across southern England. The handsome Spitfire would have to bare its teeth and take on the feared Messerschmitt Bf 109!

JUNE 2017 RELEASE: Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird USAF 9th SRW, Night Hawk #61-7979, 1990, LIMITED TO ONLY 800 WORLD WIDE. Aircraft #61-7979 first flew on August 10th, 1967. Over the next 23 years it flew missions with the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing from Beale AFB in California and Kadena AFB in Japan. In 1973 it flew six of the nine non-stop operational missions from the US to the Middle East to monitor the Yom Kippur war. Nearing the end of its career, the aircraft was briefly decorated with stunning ""Night Hawk"" artwork applied to the vertical stabilizers in chalk. #979 eventually logged 3321.7 flight hours, the fourth highest of the 32 SR-71s built. It was retired from service in 1990 and flown to the USAF Airman Heritage Museum at Lackland AFB, Texas where it is currently on display.

JANUARY 2018 RELEASE: Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird, ( Charlie's Problem ), USAF 9th SRW, #61-7972, 1975. Aircraft #61-7972 rolled off the assembly line on September 15ht, 1966 and first flew on December 12th, 1966. Over the next 23 years, it flew numerous missions with the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, eventually racking up 2801.1 flight hours. In 1974 it set the world speed record flying from New York to London in 1 hour, 54 minutes, 56 seconds and then later in 1980 set another record flying from Los Angeles to Washington DC in 1 hour, 7 minutes. While operational in 1975, it wore tail art depicting the Peanuts cartoon character, Lucy, appearing to be very pregnant, above the words ""Charlie's Problem"". This aircraft is currently on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

OCTOBER 2017 RELEASE: Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker E Prototype 902, Russian Air Force, MAKS-2009 Airshow, Zhukovskij, August 2009, 1:72nd. Scale die-cast which features an opening canopy, a removable pilot figure, optional-position landing gear, and a mid-flight display stand. Sukhoi Su-35S Bort 902 (T10BM-2) was the second of four prototypes of the Flanker E. The Su-35S isn’t to be confused with the earlier Su-35 used by the variant Su-27M. Bort 902 completed its maiden flight on October 2, 2008 at Komsomolsk-on-Amur with KnAAPO (Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Production Association) factory test pilot Sergey Bogdan at the controls. 902 is painted in a new 3-color splinter scheme. This aircraft made its public debut at MAKS-2009 Airshow where purchase orders were taken from foreign countries.

FEBRUARY 2017 RELEASE: Mk IV Tadpole Tank 1/72 Display Model. The Mark IV was first used by the British in mid-1917 at the Battle of Messines Ridge. Its initial use came as a nasty shock to the Germans which allowed the Allies to gain territory. Within time, however, the Germans developed wider trenches to prevent tanks from driving over them. For the British, the simplest solution was to lengthen the tank. Thus, the Tadpole was born. The problem was that, while it was sound in theory, it was much more complicated in practice: the track extensions suffered from weak connection points and consequently flexed too much, making turning very difficult. The Tadpole never made it past the prototype stage. Made of resin, this 1/72 scale display model replicates the Mk. IV Tadpole and features accurate weaponry, realistic tracks, authentic World War I markings, and a removable display base.

EARLY JULY 2018 RELEASE: USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser, USN 1980s, 1:700 Scale Model. Diecast hull, Movable gun turret, Come With A Stand Stand. The Ticonderoga Class ship was first conceived as a low cost, large production number vessel with a hull based on the Spruance Class Destroyer but later was redesigned as a cruiser. Over time the Ticonderoga Class evolved in to one of the most advanced ships in the USN inventory. The Ticonderoga Class was the first combat surface ship to be equipped with the AEGIS Weapon System that can detect threats 200 miles away and provide defense against the threat. Originally there were 27 ships built but 5 have been retired. The USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) was the fifth USN vessel to bear this name, named for the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 as well as the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) that was nearly sunk in WWII. The ships keel was laid on January 21, 1980 and on May 16, 1981 the ship was christened by First Lady Nancy Reagan. On January 22, 1983 USS Ticonderoga was commissioned and called Norfolk Virginia home until 1996 when it relocated to Pascagoula Mississippi. USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) was decommissioned on September 30, 2004.

Challenger II - KFOR, This Challenger II is detailed with the markings of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards while deployed to Kosovo as part of KFOR. The Kosovo Force is a NATO-led International Peace-Enforcement Force under a UN Mandate. This highl

Ertl Prestige Series Texaco 1940 Ford PickUp Truck Color, 1:25th. Scale. Note This Item came with a resin gas pump however the globe broke off and needs re-glued. Model has never been displayed. Only 1 Available!!

Marathon 1/34th. Scale White 3000 Straight Tanker By 1St. Gear, Released In 1998. Note: DESCRIPTIONS & PHOTOS SHOWN ARE OF ACTUAL MODEL. OPENED BOX, BREIFLY DISPLAYED BUT LIKE NEW CONDITION, WITH ALL THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING!!